June 28, 2000 2-3:30pm ET

Managing and Measuring Pediatric Oral Health

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According to National Health Interview Surveys, parents report more unmet dental need than any other health need for their children. Healthy People 2000 showed that more than half of 6-8 year olds have experienced tooth decay. Healthy People 2010 shows strong disparities in both childhood dental disease and access to dental care. This major MCH public health problem, and governmental efforts to address it, will be featured in the final DataSpeak in the Spring 2000 series. The program will focus in particular on state Title V challenges to, and strategies for, measuring pediatric oral health through the MCHB performance measurement initiative. The States of Ohio and Washington and the Indian Health Service will be highlighted for their model efforts in measuring and managing children's oral health care.

Overview of Pediatric Oral Health: Challenges and Federal Responses Burt Edelstein, HRSA

Pediatric Oral Health Measures: MCHB Performance Measures, Healthy People 2010, and Beyond
Jim Crall, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

Title V Responses to MCHB Oral Health Performance Measures: John Rossetti, MCHB

Model Program #1: State of Ohio; Kathy Peppe and Mark Siegal, Ohio Department of Health

Model Program #2: State of Washington; Beth Hines, Washington Department of Health

Model Program #3: Indian Health Service; Candace Jones, Indian Health Service

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